low-light
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/ˈloʊˌlaɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈləʊˌlaɪt/
minimal illumination
Etymology
'low-light' originates from the combination of 'low' and 'light', where 'low' meant 'not high or tall' and 'light' referred to 'illumination'.
'low-light' evolved from the Old English words 'hlow' and 'leoht', eventually becoming the modern English word 'low-light'.
Initially, it meant 'minimal illumination', but over time it also came to refer to a hair coloring technique.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition or environment with minimal illumination.
The photographer preferred shooting in low-light conditions to capture the mood.
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Noun 2
a strand of hair that is dyed darker than the surrounding hair.
She added low-lights to her hair for a more natural look.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45